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A
bright, centrally located one-bedroom apartment (sleeps 1–3) on
the second floor of an architecturally significant building (B-listed)
on Forrest Hill, a quiet lane off George IV Bridge, close to the historic
Royal Mile and within easy walking distance of the major tourist attractions,
festival venues, shops, nightlife and transport connections.
Greyfriars Accommodation
The homely living room has a peaceful outlook over Greyfriars Church. There is a fireplace and a comfortable dining area. The two-seater sofa converts in to a double sofa bed and there is a comfortable armchair.
An attractive rug sets off the polished wooden floors, and a TV (with DVD and CD player) and a selection of books and DVDs complete the home comforts.
The modern kitchen is well provided with crockery, cutlery, glasses and kitchenware, as well as a washing machine, fridge-freezer, cooker and microwave. The double bedroom, a quiet room overlooking the church, has wall-to-wall carpeting and is well furnished.
The shower-room is tiled and has a wash-hand basin, toilet and standard-size power shower (no bathtub). The apartment has gas central heating. The price of gas, electricity and local taxes is included. For the comfort of future guests, the apartment is non-smoking and pets are not allowed.
Greyfriars Facilities
Internet Access
Laundry Facilities on Complex
WiFi
DVD Player Available
Electric Shaver Point
Fridge
Gas Central Heating
Hair Dryer In Room
Iron Available
Ironing Facilities
King Size Bed
Linen & Towels Supplied
Microwave
Property Heated Throughout
Radio
Shower
Television
Washing Machine
Location:
Getting there from the Information Center
Leave Tourist Information Center and turn left onto Princes Street. Take
first left onto Waverley Bridge. Walk down bridge to crossroads. Turn
right and walk up Market Street and then left to follow the street up
The Mound, round onto Bank Street to the traffic lights. Here you cross
the Royal Mile and walk along George IV Bridge. When you come to the Bedlam
Theatre (a converted church immediately ahead of you), take the fork to
the right-hand side of the theatre: this is Forrest Road. Forrest Hill
is the first street on the right immediately after Sandy Bell's pub. Walk
to the end of Forrest Hill and you will find Number 3 at the end of the
street.
Getting There by Railway
From the taxi rank in the railway station
If walking (about 25 minutes) - leave the station by the Market Street
exit (signposted), cross the road at the pedestrian crossing and turn
right. Continue along Market Street, going straight on at the roundabout
and continue up the hill. At the end of Market Street turn left to follow
the street up The Mound, round onto Bank Street to the traffic lights.
Here you cross the Royal Mile and walk along George IV Bridge. When you
come to the Bedlam Theatre (a converted church immediately ahead of you),
take the fork to the right-hand side of the theatre: this is Forrest Road.
Forrest Hill is the first street on the right immediately after Sandy
Bell's pub.
Getting there by Aeroplane
Official taxi from airport to 3 Forrest Hill
Airport Express Bus - every 15 mins from 0650 to 2140. Hourly Night Service
N22 (0045 to 0345).
As you get off the bus at Waverley Bridge, turn left and walk to the crossroads.
Turn right and walk up Market Street and then left to follow the street
up The Mound, round onto Bank Street to the traffic lights. Here you cross
the Royal Mile and walk along George IV Bridge. When you come to the Bedlam
Theatre (a converted church immediately ahead of you), take the fork to
the right-hand side of the theatre: this is Forrest Road. Forrest Hill
is the first street on the right immediately after Sandy Bell's pub.
Please Note:
No Pets Allowed
Children Welcome (Highchairs and cots are available)
No Smoking Permitted
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Email Greyfriars enquiries & reservations: bookscotland@madbookings.com
